Date: August 10 2026
Job Title: Coordinator, Post-Production/ Assistant Editor
Type: Fulltime Permanent
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Application Deadline: August 20, 2026
Reports to: Manager, Post-Production & Technical
Compensation: $47, 500 yearly CAD
Hours of Work: Monday through Thursday (34 hours per week with flexible start times) or Tuesday through Friday, occasional weekends as needed
Location: Canadian Film Centre, 2489 Bayview Avenue
About the CFC
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable, cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.
What We
Offer
Compressed 34-hour work week over 4 days
Cell phone & internet allowance
Dental and Health benefits after 6 months of service
RRSP Matching Plan after 2 years of service A diverse and inclusive workplace
Paid winter closure (2 weeks)
A beautiful eight-acre estate in the city to call your workplace The opportunity to work with up-and-coming film and tv industry professionals Job Summary: This role provides initiative-driven internal post and technical support to multiple programs, the residents and mentors as it relates to the editing and post-production processes and deliverables, as needed by residents/staff and as directed by the Manager, Post-Production & Technical. Support includes serving as assistant editor for editor residents and as an online editor, assisting the CFC Post team, through to packaging and finishing stages. This also includes aiding in the anticipatory maintenance of CFC’s post-production equipment, program media archives, and coordinating all post calendar communication for post department and residents.
Responsibilities: Post-Production Coordinator
Assistant Editor / Data Management Technician (DMT)
Online/Finishing Editor
Post-Production
Responsible for communicating department’s post specifications and shoot deliverables to Director of Photography (DoPs), directors and editors in advance of shoots and in checking these specifications are met upon delivery. Any issues or changes are communicated to Manager, Post-Production & Technical
Proactively communicate and engage with creative teams’ needs, questions and requests as they pertain to post and in support of the Manager, Post-Production & Technical
Creatively and thoroughly problem-solving issues for the post team and residents as they arise
Coordinating schedule information, deliveries and updates with post houses and residents. This includes communicating session needs for residents and CFC post updates
Assisting with building post schedule with Manager, Post-Production & Technical and setting up calendar invites. Providing communication and assistance to residents, mentors and staff on post schedules,
foreseeing issues in advance and ensuring understanding across team's and departments A reliable team member in ensuring the post process at the CFC runs smoothly, effectively and professionally for our staff, residents and post partners
Responsible in updating department manuals and in support of maintaining records of duties with the Manager, Post-Production & Technical
When the need arises, dependable source of CFC and post knowledge, allowing for future training of others in areas related to post-production Assistant Editor / DMT
Preparing drives, DMT kit, edit suite computers, clearing and backing up data for editors, CFC residents and programs media storage
Supporting programs and post with DMT services, media ingestion/transcoding, offloading footage, camera card rotations and delivering logs with checksum reports to the Manager, Post-Production & Technical
Ensuring footage is delivered safely to the CFC’s post-production department
Working with Manager, Post-Production & Technical to review all footage for quality control including both technical and human error
Supporting editors as an assistant editor, ensuring projects for the editors are prepared and delivered in line with the post schedule and CFC standards, in both Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID Media Composer with script sync. Available and committed to supporting editors and residents with troubleshooting technical issues and locating missing files during the post-production process
Provide internal post and technical support to multiple programs and their participants as it relates to editing and post-production
Technical support and regular edit system maintenance, including media backup protocols and Audio/Visual set-ups required for program workshops
General internal editing and assembling duties as needed, including cutting together sizzle reels, promos etc.
Cataloguing, digitizing and inventory of old physical & digital media Online/Finishing Editor
Supporting Post Manager and CFC post turnover tasks as an online editor, reviewing deliverables from the editor and performing conforms to online in DaVinci Resolve and ProTools for colour and sound project deliveries. Preparing VFX plates for delivery to VFX artists and performing simple online fixes as needed
Ensuring deliveries and turnovers are correct and able to trouble shoot issues for post houses and theatres individually and with the Manager, Post-Production & Technical
Running ADR sessions for CFC post and residents while ensuring sound quality standards are met for CFC and post sound partners
Attending colour/mixes as a CFC representative as needed.
Designing titles with filmmakers and building credits in photoshop and illustrator while adhering to the CFC's professional standards & templates
Assisting in delivery of finals and other CFC assets to theatres
Uploading CFC and resident content to YouTube and Vimeo channels, creating captions
Uploading and sharing CFC program exercises and finals with residents when needed
Professional Development Opportunities
Chance to work and build relationships with a wide range of professionals, including CFC program residents, staff and various post partners in the Toronto area
Chance to hone a wide range of skills, encompassing all stages of the post-production process
Increased on screen credits and hours towards DGC membership/accreditation
Required Qualifications: Ability to support and work as an effective member of a team
Ability to multi-task with accuracy and manage time within a fast-paced setting
Ability to organize, follow up, plan, prioritize and problem-solve
Ability to be initiative-driven and anticipatory with upcoming projects and tasks An in-depth understanding of the production to post to delivery pipelines, including sufficient knowledge in handling and storing media, both offline and online editing and standard post deliveries
Understanding of different camera and sound recording formats, codecs, aspect ratios and in syncing and creating editor proxies
Familiar with assistant editing tools and standard practices such as organizing bins, inputting metadata, using markers and using AVID’s script sync
Familiar with online editing/finishing tools and standard practices such as conforming to online, vfx plates and deliveries, working with captions, credits, finishing video and audio formats and preparation for DCPs
Assets
Proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, Media Composer, Photoshop, Illustrator, Shot Put Pro, Frame IO, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Calendar, Outlook, Mac OS and Windows operating systems
Pro Tools After Effects and Fusion knowledge is a plus
Interested and qualified candidates should resume and a cover letter (PDF Format) to https://canadianfilmcentre.bamboohr.com/careers by 5:00 PM EST on August 20, 2026 and indicate “Coordinator, Post-Production/Assistant Editor” in the subject line.
The CFC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those that may not have all of the requested qualifications. We strive for equity in our policies and practices and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at
[email protected]. The CFC does not use artificial intelligence tools as part of the recruitment process. The hiring decisions will be made by human reviewers.
This job opening is for an existing vacancy. We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
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